RENT THE MUSEUM
HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE MUSEUM
The South Carolina State Museum is a one-of-a-kind facility located in the heart of downtown Columbia’s Congaree Vista. The historic building, filled with modern elements and unique features, makes for a beautiful and unforgettable event venue. The possibilities are endless with the vast amount of spaces available throughout. Whether a seated dinner for 50 or a reception for more than 1,000, your guests will be dazzled by all the State Museum has to offer.
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CONTACT US
Our in-house event team is eager to help!
Contact the Rental Office at 803.898.4901 or facilityrental@scmuseum.org
AVAILABLE SPACES
Please note: capacities listed are approximate and can vary depending on the event type and set up. We encourage you to reach out to our rentals event team so they can assist you with determining the best space to meet your needs.
MAIN LOBBY
The museum’s expansive lobby embodies the facility’s original mill character through exposed bricks and ceilings, a wooden grand staircase that leads to the mezzanine and more.
AVAILABLITY: Evening
CAPACITY: 300 seated; 800 standing
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MEZZANINE
The mezzanine’s location on the second floor overlooking the main lobby makes it a perfect location for evening events and receptions.
AVAILABLITY: Evening
CAPACITY: 75 seated; 150 standing
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PLANETARIUM LOBBY
With stunning views of the Congaree Vista and Gervais Street, the planetarium lobby is a unique space for evening receptions and parties.
AVAILABLITY: Evening
CAPACITY: 150 seated; 300 standing
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VISTA ROOM
Named after the mural of the Gervais Street Bridge by local artist Blue Sky that takes up one entire wall, the Vista Room is versatile space that can be used for receptions, parties, meetings and conferences.
AVAILABLITY: Day, evening
CAPACITY: 100 seated; 175 standing
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BOEING OBSERVATORY & TERRACE
The Boeing Observatory is located on the museum’s fourth floor and offer an intimate event space featuring an adjoining terrace overlooking Columbia’s skyline.
AVAILABLITY: Evening
CAPACITY: 20 seated; 40 standing
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MEETING ROOMS
The museum has a variety of spaces that are perfect for your next meeting or conference.
AVAILABLITY: Day, evening depending on the room(s) you wish to utilize
CAPACITY: Varies depending on the room(s) you wish to utilize
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EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM
Hosting an event at the SC State Museum means you also have the opportunity to include some unique museum experiences to your event, like 4-D theater and planetarium shows, observatory access and more.
